On the borders of the English counties of Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey

SNOW, IN SUMMER?

Can this really be snow in summer? Surely not! But this picture was taken on Sunday 28th June.
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WALKING

If you enjoy walking have you jherard about our walking group the BV Walkers’ Link?
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WATCH OUT FOR GLOW WORMS

If you’ve seen any in the Valley you can help the UK Glow Worm Survey.                            More >>>

THIS MONTH IN THE VALLEY...

Wildlife diary and Valley events:
*  Events... *Bird of month: Tufted Duck... * Butterfly of month: Small Tortoiseshell ... * Sightings...

about valley
History and geology,
the River Blackwater, transport, maps and countryside & recreation  

recreation
Walking, angling, watersports, golf, cycling, horse riding, Blackwater Valley Path and our diary of events

wildlife
The river,  lakes & ponds, the Valley’s grassland,  wetland and woodland habitats, plus monthly diary and conservation

volunteers
Information for conservation volunteers including news, local groups, training and task programmes  

Sightings
What wildlife have you spotted in the Valley? E-mail us with details for our monthly sightings page.     

Feedback
Tell us what you think about our website.  

Facilities, opportunities for the disabled.